Import/export HS code 291735: Phthalic anhydride
A chemical used in making plastics, resins, and dyes
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,701,230 |
| Belgium | 2,055,279 |
| Israel | 1,350,483 |
| Netherlands | 758,631 |
| Austria | 637,748 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,508,839 | 4,192,391 | -1,316,448 |
| Belgium | 1,153,319 | 901,960 | -251,359 |
| Israel | 760,499 | 589,984 | -170,515 |
| Netherlands | 460,587 | 298,044 | -162,543 |
| Austria | 207,939 | 429,809 | +221,870 |
| Germany | 199,938 | 224,745 | +24,807 |
| India | 176,098 | 215,019 | +38,921 |
| China | 203,971 | 140,774 | -63,197 |
| France | 116,201 | 168,373 | +52,172 |
| Switzerland | 6,702 | 913 | -5,789 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,703,087 |
| Belgium | 2,478,781 |
| Israel | 1,458,294 |
| Austria | 946,562 |
| China | 460,077 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,508,839 | 4,194,248 | -1,314,591 |
| Belgium | 1,352,076 | 1,126,705 | -225,371 |
| Israel | 766,032 | 692,262 | -73,770 |
| Austria | 426,817 | 519,745 | +92,928 |
| China | 268,448 | 191,629 | -76,819 |
| India | 150,124 | 164,164 | +14,040 |
| Turkey | 68,013 | 192,314 | +124,301 |
| Germany | 237,428 | 2,850 | -234,578 |
| South Korea | 0 | 77,182 | +77,182 |
| Belarus | 15,147 | 0 | -15,147 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,063,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,741,142 |
| Air transport | 132,780 |
| Other | 10,870 |
| Road transport | 7,615 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,184,274 | 5,879,424 | -1,304,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,521,192 | 1,219,950 | -301,242 |
| Air transport | 81,925 | 50,855 | -31,070 |
| Other | 0 | 10,870 | +10,870 |
| Road transport | 6,702 | 913 | -5,789 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,625,043 |
| Hull | 3,024,513 |
| Dover | 2,754,092 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,419,926 |
| Felixstowe | 956,556 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,752,344 | 2,872,699 | -879,645 |
| Hull | 1,731,833 | 1,292,680 | -439,153 |
| Dover | 1,377,313 | 1,376,779 | -534 |
| London Gateway Port | 835,699 | 584,227 | -251,472 |
| Felixstowe | 511,799 | 444,757 | -67,042 |
| Killingholme | 174,850 | 246,677 | +71,827 |
| Purfleet | 226,730 | 103,082 | -123,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 132,407 | +132,407 |
| Manchester Airport | 64,477 | 50,855 | -13,622 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,089 | 0 | -55,089 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIL RESINS LTD. | 47 |
| POLYNT COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 47 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 42 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 19 |
| SCOTT BADER UK LIMITED | 17 |
| LILY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 15 |
| PROCHEMA UK LTD | 15 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 12 |
| AOC RESINS UK LTD | 12 |
| SPARKFORD CHEMICALS LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 82,265 |
| Sweden | 32,275 |
| United States | 26,802 |
| Poland | 18,526 |
| Portugal | 16,854 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 0 | 82,265 | +82,265 |
| Sweden | 0 | 32,275 | +32,275 |
| United States | 0 | 26,802 | +26,802 |
| Poland | 18,526 | 0 | -18,526 |
| Portugal | 16,854 | 0 | -16,854 |
| Germany | 6,761 | 4,396 | -2,365 |
| South Korea | 4,018 | 7,136 | +3,118 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,374 | +6,374 |
| South Africa | 1,172 | 0 | -1,172 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,575 |
| Air transport | 34,694 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,615 | 104,695 | +81,080 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,526 | 25,049 | +6,523 |
| Air transport | 5,190 | 29,504 | +24,314 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 104,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,752 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,526 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,942 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 104,254 | +104,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,615 | 21,056 | -2,559 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 18,752 | +18,752 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,526 | 0 | -18,526 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,190 | 10,752 | +5,562 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 4,434 | +4,434 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291735
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making plastics, resins, and dyes